FAR 52.216-23 Execution and Commencement of Work
Clause Federal Acquisition Regulation Apr 1984 version
Facts
- Citation
- FAR 52.216-23
- Type
- Clause
- Current version
- April 1984
- Prescribed in
- FAR 16.603-4(b)(1)
- Proposed changes
- 1
- Text as of
- FAC 2026-01
- Official text
- acquisition.gov
Text from acquisition.gov. Federal Register history from the Federal Register's records of the rules that amended this clause.
Text
As prescribed in 16.603-4(b)(1), insert the following clause in solicitations and contracts when a letter contract is contemplated, except that it may be omitted from letter contracts awarded on SF 26 :
Execution and Commencement of Work (Apr 1984)
The Contractor shall indicate acceptance of this letter contract by signing three copies of the contract and returning them to the Contracting Officer not later than [fill-in]. Upon acceptance by both parties, the Contractor shall proceed with performance of the work, including purchase of necessary materials.
(End of clause)
Proposed changes
| Proposed rule | Published | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Acquisition Regulation: Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation Overhaul Parts 16, 17, and 35 | Closed Oct 19, 2026No final rule found |
Quick answers
What is FAR 52.216-23?
FAR 52.216-23 is a clause of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, titled "Execution and Commencement of Work".
What is the current version of FAR 52.216-23?
The current version is dated April 1984.
Where is FAR 52.216-23 prescribed?
It is prescribed in FAR 16.603-4(b)(1), Contract clauses.
Are changes to FAR 52.216-23 proposed?
One proposed change has no final rule yet.
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